Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

 

The TRUE Initiative (Technology Readiness User Evaluation), a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, truehawaii.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through:

  • Contact forms: Your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
  • Newsletter signups: Your email address and your name.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Send newsletters and updates about TRUE Initiative programs and events
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our site
  • Fulfill our nonprofit mission of supporting technology adoption in Hawaii

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses or links to the following third-party services:

  • Mailchimp: We use Mailchimp to manage our email newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address and related information are stored on Mailchimp’s servers. Mailchimp’s privacy policy governs their handling of your data.
  • Zeffy: Online donations for events such as the Nā‘au Ao: AI Art Visions of Hawai‘i gala are processed through Zeffy, a third-party donation platform. TRUE does not collect or store your payment information. Zeffy’s privacy policy governs the handling of your financial data.
  • Event registration platforms: We may link to third-party platforms for event registration. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before submitting personal information.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your experience on our site.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email, and their information will be removed from our mailing list.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of email communications at any time

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

 

Organization: TRUE Initiative (Technology Readiness User Evaluation)

Email: [email protected]

Website: truehawaii.org